Verstappen wants to stay at Red Bull – in a fast car, says Mekies / Photo: Andrej ISAKOVIC - AFP
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Verstappen wants to stay at Red Bull – in a fast car, says Mekies
Four-time champion Max Verstappen wants to continue racing in Formula One for Red Bull, his team boss Laurent Mekies said on Friday before adding that he needs a fast car to stay.
Speaking between the two opening practice sessions at the Austrian Grand Prix, Mekies made clear that he believes Verstappen hopes to remain and complete his career with Red Bull, as he has often stated.
"Max has made clear to us that he wants to continue with the team," said Mekies. "It's equally clear that he needs a fast car for him to be happy with the team."
Earlier this year, Verstappen complained that the new ‘hybrid era’ cars were not enjoyable to drive and suggested he was contemplating leaving F1.
"He is pushing with us to find the right developments for the car. So for us the topic is to get the car back to where we all want it to be.”
Verstappen has since been linked with moves to other teams including Mercedes and, more recently, McLaren – in a reported swap deal for Oscar Piastri – but this has been denied by McLaren.
After seven races this year, Verstappen has managed only one podium finish with Red Bull and seen his hopes of a fourth title diminish.
E.Aziz--SF-PST